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Nestled away in Lavaca Bay in the friendly townof Port Lavaca, Shellfish Sports Bar & Grilleoffers a casual and relaxing atmospherefor locals and visitors alike.Our FoodSourcing our seafood from the Gulf, Caribbean, North Atlantic, and Pacific Ocean we aim to provide you with the freshest product available. Working with local purveyors and fisheries throughout, we pledge to provide you with product that pays tribute and respect to the hard working men and women who fish and work these waters.Our BarFrom Conroe to Fredericksburg we embrace the local flavors of Texas breweries with a variety craft beers. In conjunction, refreshing cocktails and the friendliest bartenders in Port Lavaca.

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“Very good”

We have mixed opinions on Shellfish! I enjoyed it but was terribly disappointed in the service. My husband thinks that for as much as they're charging it should have been better all the way around. Although he does agree that the shrimp was delicious.

This is a great place! Nice atmosphere, good service and great food. We made a reservation and we walked right in and were seated on a busy Saturday night. The chicken sandwich was the best! The fried fish sandwich and fish tacos were also very good. The appetizers were good, too. Try the onion pearls! Reasonably priced for what you...
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We have mixed opinions on Shellfish! I enjoyed it but was terribly disappointed in the service. My husband thinks that for as much as they're charging it should have been better all the way around. Although he does agree that the shrimp was delicious.

We went here with friends to celebrate our anniversary. When we arrived we asked for a drink menu. The waitress brought us a binder with a very large stain on it. Inside were 7 pages of different beers, no wine list or specialty drinks just beer. What kind of bar doesn't have a wine list or specialty dink menu? We...
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We live in the Port Lavaca area. We have tried most of the restaurants in the area. We have been told shellfish was pricey, finally decided to try it out.The appetizer was fresh and tasted great (CRAB SPINACHE DIP). The broiled halibut was dry with no flavor,potatoes no flavor, vegatables were frozen and very little. The shrimp and pasta had...
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My daughter and I ate here while staying at the Holiday Inn which is conveniently located next door. There was a bit of a wait as we went on a busy Friday night, but were eventually seated in a large comfortable booth. The menu has a bit of everything from pizzas to steaks to seafood. They also have a good...
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My husband is temporarily located there for work. Therefore we eat out every night. We only choose Shellfish because it is clean and conveniently located and has a bar.
The wait staff are friendly. The atmosphere is laid back. However, the 2 chics that are barbacks only pay attention to you if you tickle their ego.
The food is sub...
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Beautiful building, the shrimp was fresh and very good but As a whole the meal was pretty bland. Blackened swordfish was mild and tasty. Pastas were very very bland. For the cost, I would recommend looking for a different restaurant.

Restaurant Details

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Price and Cuisine

Average Prices:
USD 10 - 45

Cuisine:
American, Seafood, Contemporary

Description

Nestled away in Lavaca Bay in the friendly townof Port Lavaca, Shellfish Sports Bar & Grilleoffers a casual and relaxing atmospherefor locals and visitors alike.Our FoodSourcing our seafood from the Gulf, Caribbean, North Atlantic, and Pacific Ocean we aim to provide you with the freshest product available. Working with local purveyors and fisheries throughout, we pledge to provide you with product that pays tribute and respect to the hard working men and women who fish and work these waters.Our BarFrom Conroe to Fredericksburg we embrace the local flavors of Texas breweries with a variety craft beers. In conjunction, refreshing cocktails and the friendliest bartenders in Port Lavaca.

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